MSc in Climate and Health - Air Pollution Exposures and Health Risks in Boston United States | Boston University

Leverage data-driven solutions to safeguard the environment and enhance community well-being. Featuring 400 hours of guided research, Boston University's STEM-designated MS in Climate and Health is a 34-credit program equipping graduates for research careers in academia, government agencies, healthcare institutions, private sector organizations, or advanced doctoral studies in climate health, environmental sciences, and related disciplines.

This Master of Science program offers rigorous training in assessing climate change's extensive health consequences, empowering students to utilize data analytics for environmental protection and public health advancement.

As a component of the Population Health Research initiative, the curriculum focuses on mastering quantitative research techniques for evaluating climate intervention strategies, incorporating decision analysis, statistical programming, geospatial mapping (GIS), and processing extensive climate-related spatial datasets.

Our program delivers thorough methodological training, hands-on research experience under faculty guidance, and professional networking opportunities throughout Boston's academic and research community.

Graduates of the Climate and Health program will acquire these essential competencies:

Assess scientific literature with analytical rigor.
Develop comprehensive data acquisition and organization frameworks.
Interpret and integrate research outcomes to guide policy decisions.
Formulate testable scientific theories and design corresponding research protocols.
Effectively present technical findings to diverse audiences including policymakers.

Students can complete this degree program in just 12 months through intensive full-time study starting in summer.

Critical gaps remain in urban health data, particularly regarding neighborhood-level health impacts, pollution mitigation approaches, air quality monitoring, and evaluating carbon reduction co-benefits. This initiative employs cutting-edge 11 km resolution NASA MODIS satellite AOD measurements to develop refined PM2.5 spatial models for detailed urban health evaluations.